UIO
Quito
Ecuador
7,765 km
4,825 miles
YFS
Fort Simpson
Canada
Distance
7,765 km
4,825 mi / 4,193 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

UIO YFS
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Fort Simpson Airport
IATA Code UIO YFS
ICAO Code SEQM CYFS
City Quito Fort Simpson
Country Ecuador Canada
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Edmonton
Elevation 9,200 ft 555 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 61.760000, -121.240000

Quito (UIO) to Fort Simpson (YFS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) in Fort Simpson, Canada is 7,765 kilometers (4,825 miles / 4,193 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ecuador with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:58 in Quito, it's 22:58 in Fort Simpson.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,645 feet between the two airports. Fort Simpson Airport sits lower than Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 134° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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